Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule (July 2024)

Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour July 2024 schedule (Image via Niantic || TPC)
Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour July 2024 schedule (Image via Niantic || TPC)

Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule for July 2024 features exciting pocket monster encounters like Roggenrola, Morelull, Makuhita, and Wingull. They are popular Pokemon that players will surely like to catch in search of powerful ones and shiny variants.

Spotlight Hour is a weekly event that provides trainers with an hour of boost pocket monster spawns and extra bonuses. The featured Pokemon are usually rare critters that are not easily available in-game during normal times. It is similar to the monthly Community Day but with a little less frill. There are no extra featured attacks or raid bonuses.

We have gathered everything you need to know about the July 2024 Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule.

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When is the next Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour? Featured Pokemon, event bonuses, and more

Cake Hat Pikachu Spotlight Hour (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Cake Hat Pikachu Spotlight Hour (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The next Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour event will be held on July 2, 2024, from 6 pm local time to 7 pm local time. It will feature Cake Hat Pikachu in the limelight, with the pocket monster appearing more frequently in the wild during the stipulated time period.

The event bonus for this Spotlight Hour involves 2x Catch XP.

Is Shiny Cake Hat Pikachu available in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Cake Hat Pikachu is available in Pokemon GO.


Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour July 2024 schedule

Check out the table below to learn more about the July 2024 Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule, featured Pokemon, event bonuses, shiny availability, and more. It was revealed as part of the Pokemon GO July 2024 infographic.

DateTimePokemonEvent bonusShiny available?
July 26 pm to 7 pmCake Hat Pikachu2x Catch XPYes
July 96 pm to 7 pmSpheal2x Catch CandyYes
July 166 pm to 7 pmBinancle2x Transfer CandyYes
July 236 pm to 7 pmDiglett || Alolan Diglett2x Evolution XPYes
July 306 pm to 7 pmTogedemaru2x Catch StardustNo

Pokemon GO Cake Hat Pikachu Spotlight Hour preparation guide

While Spotlight Hour events are weekly appearances, trainers should ideally prepare for them beforehand to ensure they make the most of them. Keeping that in mind, follow the below-mentioned points:

  • Stock up on Poke Balls to ensure you don't run out of them during the Spotlight Hour.
  • Ensure that you have enough Storage Space lest it runs out while catching Pokemon during the Spotlight Hour.
  • Utilize in-game resources like Lucky Eggs (temporarily boosts XP earned), Star Pieces (temporarily boosts Stardust earned), and Incense (temporarily boosts wild spawn rate).

FAQs on Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour

What time is Spotlight Hour in Pokemon GO?

The Spotlight Hour in Pokemon GO takes place weekly on Tuesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm local time.

What is the Spotlight Hour bonus?

The Spotlight Hour bonus changes from week to week. Common incentives include 2x Transfer Candy, 2x Catch XP, 2x Evolve XP, etc.

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Edited by Anirudh Padmanabhan
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